West Bali is one of the Island of the Gods’ most stunning destinations. Home to rolling jungle hills, pristine coastal ecosystems, and the heavenly West Bali National Park, as a travel destination, the area has so much to offer travelers of every style. For years West Bali has been touted as the next big tourism …
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Bali’s classic beach resort destination of Kuta is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Over the last week, Kuta Beach has seen a growing number of tourists visit to relax and unwind in the sun. Officials from the Kuta Beach Task Force have shared their observations of tourism in Kuta with reporters. I Made Oka explained, …
After weeks of huge announcements and proposed policy changes that would have major impacts on tourists in Bali, officials have confirmed that no law changes have been enforced as of yet. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun, has confirmed to reporters that discussion about the new proposed policies is still underway. …
Bali’s world-famous Kuta Beach is undergoing a serious amount of construction. Construction teams have started to dismantle the beach wall as a part of a series of huge renovations in the Kuta area. Officials have confirmed that the construction efforts will not interfere with tourists’ experience of the beach. The demolition work is already underway. …
Coffee is life in Indonesia, especially in Bali. The island produces some of the most unique and highly sought-after coffee beans in the world. Areas like Kintamani and Batukaru are especially famous for their Bali coffee and have travelers from all over the world come to sample the nectar of the gods straight from the …
The recent announcement by Bali’s Governor Koster that he proposes establishing a cap on the number of travelers allowed to enter the island has rocked the travel world. While these big statements may first appear to cause panic for island lovers, there is little cause for concern right now. The proposed quotas, if enforced, would …
Bali’s Deputy Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, has spoken to the media about his novel solution to help prevent bad behavior from tourists in Bali. The Deputy Governor proposes that rather than name and shame violators who have been deported, only the nature of their misdemeanors will be revealed to the media and listed …
Transport officials in Bali have made a huge announcement that will impact tourists who want to drive on the island. The news comes as the provincial government is working hard to crack down on badly behaved tourists on the island. By ‘badly behaved’, the behavior officials are looking out for is outright illegal. From operating …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has recently announced plans to implement a cap on the number of tourists who can visit the island annually. The policy change has sparked a huge discussion in Bali, and some local leaders are urging caution. The Chairman of the Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) for Tabanan Regency, Tabanan, I Gusti …
More local leaders in Bali have come out to share their support for a shift towards more high-quality tourism on the island. The new statements, issued by the Mayor of Denpasar, come just days after Bali Governor Wayan Koster proposed that quotas be created to limit the number of international arrivals to the island. Speaking …
The Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia has announced changes to the visa-on-arrival program that business leaders say will help boost tourism in Bali. It has been announced that citizens from Guatemala, Macau, and Panama will now be eligible to apply for a visa on arrival or e-visa on arrival for Indonesia. This takes the …
As travelers around the world are welcoming the news that the World Health Organization has formally revoked the Public Health Emergency Of International Concern for Covid-19, one Bali-based economist is calling for the moment to be used as a turning point. While the world has, generally speaking, adjusted to living with the virus for well …